I’ve heard this statement hundreds of times. The person will hold their arm up, jiggle it, and tell me they want to turn their fat into muscle. I just want to make sure we’re clear… You cannot […]
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10 Tips to Transform Your Eating Habits
Ready to make some changes in your eating? Unfortunately, we’ve gotten in the habit of quick fixes and fad diets. Instead, I suggest taking it a step at a time, to create a lifestyle of healthy eating. Here are 10 ways […]
Exercise Will Not Make You Lose Weight
Exercise will not make you lose weight… Surprised? Exercise plays a VERY small role in weight loss. Minor. Let’s break it down. During a 60 minute workout, the average calorie burn will range between 400 and 600 calories. Work out […]
7 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Fat
Has your fat loss stalled? It happens! While on a quest to lose fat, there will be times when it feels like nothing is changing. You’re putting forth the work, but you’re not seeing the fruits of your labor. There […]
5 Lunch Options You Think Are Healthy (But Are Probably Expanding Your Waistline)
Are you among the millions of Americans who dine out for lunch? Purchasing lunch on the go is quick and convenient. And restaurants have expanded their menus to include more healthy options, so healthy choices are readily available. But, you […]
A Cheetos Chicken Sandwich???
Last week , after pumping my gas, I drove past a KFC restaurant and was shocked by the sign I saw hanging in the window… Wait… what??? A fried chicken sandwich with cheetos on it!?! This HAD to be a […]
Hypertension: The Silent Killer
Many of us have heard that a couple of days ago, director John Singleton passed away. He had traveled to Costa Rica, and upon returning, felt pain in his leg. Soon thereafter, he had a stroke, which led to […]
7 Tips to Spring Clean Your Eating Habits
As we usher in a new season, it would be hard not to appreciate the warmer weather, colorful flowers, and overall optimism that spring brings. What was once cold and dreary has now garnered new life. Since spring is a […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Vegan Diet
Over the past few years, more and more people have decided to switch to a vegan (or plant-based) diet. Whether it was from watching documentaries, like “Forks Over Knives” and “What the Health,” or answering Beyonce’s call for everyone to […]
Body Fat Percentage, Not BMI
Last week, I discussed the reasons why I prefer to use body fat percentage instead of body mass index (BMI) as a measure of health. The body mass index calculates the ratio between your weight and your height to place […]
I Did It All By Myself
Ever been around a preschooler who’s super excited about her independence? She struts out the bedroom in her mix-matched clothes, dress shoes, and lopsided ponytail? Or, he’s cleaned up his mess by smearing spaghetti sauce all over the […]
Why I Don’t Use the BMI (Body Mass Index) Recommendations
The body mass index (BMI) is a ratio of your weight to your height and is generally used to determine whether you are at a healthy weight. At 5’9 and 163lbs, my BMI is 24.1. If I weighed 169, just 6 […]